Description

Aspire People are an established education agency that are looking to recruit experienced School Caretakers to work in schools within Hinckley, Leicester – an area where we have a high number of regular using schools.
You must have previous experience working within a school environment, or in a similar position in a different sector as a caretaker or handyman. It is preferred that you have experience being a key holder, liaising with letting agents, dealing with alarm systems and general DIY maintenance skills.

The caretaker positions that we have available in Hinckley are temporary short term and long term posts. We are currently working with various schools who are looking for relief caretakers but also have permanent opportunities for the right candidate.
Contracts are due to start immediately and may require you to work on a rota basis or through school holidays.

All applicants will be required to hold a valid DBS certificate or willing to pay for a new application at the cost of GBP52.

Some of the duties that will be required are as follows:
* Carrying out security procedures for school buildings and grounds.
* Opening and closing of school premises, including gates, doors, windows, fire exits, etc, for the purpose of school use, lettings, out of school hours functions, maintenance and emergency services.
* Regularly checking the proper operation and function of alarms and fire equipment and ensuring emergency exits are not obstructed
* Liaising with the emergency services including calling out as required.
* Reporting acts of theft or vandalism
* General maintenance duties around the school including litter picking

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted if you meet the above requirements.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Consultant

Peter Bannister

Leicester Office and Technical Consultant

What do you love most about working in education?

“One of the main reasons I love working in Education recruitment is helping to give back to local schools and communities. Aspire are passionate about developing relationships with schools to promote the development and welfare of students, which is something very close to me as most of my family are teachers!”